REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 140
Eureka High School Library
200 West Cruger Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Monday, February 11, 2013
7:00 p.m.
1) The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Teri Ehrenhardt in the Eureka High School Library. The following members responded to roll: Mr. Keith Edelman, Mr. James Kieser, Mr. Chad Leman, Mr. Alan Pacocha, Mr. Ken Pyles, Mr. Kevin Wiegand and Mrs. Teri Ehrenhardt. Superintendent Robert Gold, building and district administrators, and other interested citizens were also in attendance.
2) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Edelman to open the public hearing for the purpose to receive comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $5,100,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
No public comments were provided.
A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Kieser to close the public hearing.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion carried.
3) The Strategic Plan’s mission, vision and long-range goals were reviewed.
4) ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
• Bill Troutt, 8th grade Social Studies Teacher at Eureka Middle School, discussed how computer programming is being introduced at EMS.
5) An opportunity was given for the Hearing of Delegates and Committee Reports and an opportunity for Audience Participation.
• Board Committee Reports
• Audience Participation
o There was no audience participation.
6) A motion was made by Wiegand, seconded by Pacocha, to approve the following consent agenda items:
a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes for January 14, 2013
b. Approve January 2013 Fund Balance Report
c. Approve Additional January 2013 Bills
d. Approve Current Bills for February 2013
e. Approve Payroll Summary Report for February 15, 2013
f. Approve Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2013
g. Approve Imprest Fund Reports as of January 31, 2013
h. Approve Health Insurance Trust Fund Report as of January 31, 2013
i. Approve Activity Fund Reports as of January 31, 2013
j. Approve Hornet Athletic Booster Club Treasurer’s Report as of January 9, 2013
k. Approve Justin Andrews as a Volunteer Bass Fishing Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.
l. Approve the resignation of Stacie Bauman as Concession Stand Co-Sponsor at Eureka Middle School effective at the conclusion of the 2012-13 school year.
m. Approve Kyle Fellner as an Assistant Track Coach at Eureka Middle School for
SY12-13.
n. Approve the resignation of Lindsey Frazier as Cheerleading Coach at Eureka Middle School effective February 2, 2013.
o. Approve Kourtney Funk as a Volunteer Bass Fishing Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.
p. Approve a one year leave of absence during the 2013-14 school year for Hayley Martin.
q. Approve the resignation of Julie Rayburn as a Second Grade Teacher at Davenport Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2012-13 school year.
r. Approve Kayla Stephens as an Assistant Track Coach at Eureka Middle School for SY12-13.
s. Approve Ivy Thornton as a Volunteer Softball Coach at Eureka High School for SY12-13.
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Mr. Chad Leman requested that Exhibit 17 (Approve a one year leave of absence during the 2013-14 school year for Hayley Martin) be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion at a later time.
7) Superintendent’s Report
a. Congratulations to Congerville Elementary School, Goodfield Elementary School and Davenport Elementary School staff and students for receiving the Academic Excellence Award – 2012 Illinois Honor Roll.
b. Congratulations to Eureka High School staff and students for receiving the 2012-2013 Red Quill Award.
c. Analysis of Second Semester Enrollment
d. Kindergarten Enrollment Projections for SY13-14
e. Monthly Board Policy Review
Board policies 465.02 through 465.07 were reviewed.
f. 2013-2014 Calendar
Mr. Gold shared with the Board that they will be approving the 2013-2014 school calendar at the March Board meeting. In the proposal from the administration, Mr. Gold plans to include several early dismissals which will provide for staff training and professional development opportunities.
8) A motion was made by Pacocha, seconded by Edelman, to establish Eureka High School Graduation for the Class of 2013 on May 19, 2013 at McCollum Field. In case of rain – EHS Gymnasium. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
9) Recognition was given to the Administrator’s Reports.
10) Information items were discussed.
11) At 7:53 p.m. a motion was made by Pyles, seconded by Leman, to move to Closed Session for the purpose of discussion of:
a. Discussion of December 10, 2012 lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21)]
b. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific
employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.]
c. Review student discipline cases. [5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9)]
Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
12) At 10:34 p.m. a motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman, to resume open session. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
13) A motion was made by Leman, seconded by Edelman, to approve Closed Session Minutes of January 14, 2013, to remain on closed status and to approve Hayley Martin’s one year leave of absence with the understanding that she may or may not have the same position when she returns. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: none. Motion carried.
14) At 10:35 p.m., a motion was made by Pyles seconded by Wiegand, to adjourn. Upon roll the following voted yea: Edelman, Kieser, Leman, Pacocha, Pyles, Wiegand and Ehrenhardt. Nay: None. Motion Carried.